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Roads and Ferry

Park Roads & Green River Ferry Status can change without advanced warning. For the most up-to-date ferry status information follow the Mammoth Cave Roads and Ferry Twitter feed or please call the Green River Ferry Hotline at (270) 758-2166.

The Green River Ferry is open for service seven days a week except Christmas Day (December 25). Starting May 8, 2022 the ferry will operate under temporary hours until further notice:

  • 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
  • 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday
 
 

Trail Conditions

Front Country Trails: Open, except where noted below.

Partial Closure: The overlooks of the Heritage Trail behind the lodge are temporarily closed for construction.

Backcountry Trails: Open

 
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Cave Tours

Plan your Mammoth Cave experience

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Ranger-led Programs

Join us for a ranger-led program on the surface.

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Accessible Activities

Description of Accessible Cave Tours, Ranger Walks & Talks, and Self-Guided Adventures

 

Construction Projects

Mammoth Cave Hotel Roof Replacement Project

The Mammoth Cave Hotel Roof Replacement Project began on Monday, December 6, 2021. The main building of the Lodge at Mammoth Cave Hotel is open for commercial visitor services, such as the Lantern Cafe, retail, and the hotel check. The Green River Grill is anticipated to re-open in March, 2024. The project is funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and will help address the park’s backlogged maintenance needs and correct other exterior and interior deficiencies of the park’s main hotel building.

 

Air Quality Webcam

The park maintains an air quality monitoring station near the visitor center overlooking the Green River.

 

River Level

In cooperation with the US Geological Survey, the park maintains a water level monitoring station on the Green River inside the park boundary.

Last updated: March 2, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007

Phone:

270 758-2180

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